Author: Emirates Insight
Alternative parcel delivery scaleup Sendle has halted operations just five months after it merged with two US delivery firms amid claims of financial irregularities. In a terse statement from the firm’s PR agency, the company said “Sendle has informed its customers that it is no longer taking any future bookings. We are not able to provide any further comment at this time.” The top of the company’s site says “As of January 11 2026, Sendle will be halting all bookings for parcel pickup and delivery.” In an email to customers, Sendle said: “I am sorry to let you know that, effective…
Figures published in the international trade bulletin for October 2025 by the General Authority for Statistics showed year-on-year growth of 8.4 per cent, an increase of more than SR14bn compared with SR169.8bn ($45.3bn) in October 2024. Merchandise exports accounted for 56.5 per cent of total trade, reaching SR103.9bn ($27.7bn), the highest level recorded in 2025. Imports stood at SR80.1bn ($21.4bn), representing 43.5 per cent of total trade. Data showed that the highest overall trade volume this year was recorded in July, when it exceeded SR185bn. Saudi Arabia recorded a trade surplus of SR23.9bn ($6.4bn) in October 2025, representing an annual…
Ever feel like you live in your car more than your apartment? You’re not alone. A Dubai-based content creator is asking companies to allow employees to WFH, instead of making them spend hours stuck on the road every day. “If someone spends 5-6h on commute daily, that’s almost 30h per week just on the road (100h+ a month),” Naomi D’Souza said. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! Work from home isn’t just a perk Some roles obviously can’t go remote. But most jobs can, especially in today’s digital world. Naomi is encouraging companies to start…
We’ve all lived this stress. You pay for parking, keep half an eye on the clock, and still feel that mini heart attack every time you unlock your phone… all to avoid that AED 150 fine. Well, one driver found out the hard way that timing really is everything. They were fined the exact minute their parking expired. No delay. No buffer. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! The reddit rant everyone related to The driver took to Reddit to vent, writing:“I got an RTA parking fine the EXACT minute it expired. How is that…
ZEC stands in one corner, while POL is in the other. Bitcoin’s weekend price stagnation continues as the asset has failed to make even a minor move out of the $90,000-$91,000 tight range. Most larger-cap alts have remained sluggish as well, with just a few impressive price gainers over the past 24 hours – XMR and RAIN. BTC Stalls at $90.5K Bitcoin entered 2026 after a controversial 2025 that actually ended in the red. It quickly started to regain value and surged past $90,000 on the second day of the new year. Even the geopolitical tension between the US…
Wio Bank has launched the first UAE bank account designed specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs, marking a strategic move to support the rapidly expanding creator economy with tailored financial tools. The launch took place during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creation economy, organised by the UAE Government Media Office under the theme Content for Good. Amina Taher, Chief Marketing Officer of Wio Bank, said that participating in the summit for the second consecutive year has contributed to enhancing her expertise through direct engagement with leading content…
In the season finale of Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Paul Irving, partner and COO of GTMfund, to discuss go-to-market strategies for the AI era. Paul shares specific, actionable advice on how early-stage startups can win even when facing well-funded competitors who iterate at lightning speed. He also explains why distribution has become the final remaining moat when technical advantages disappear in months instead of years, and why every company needs a unique go-to-market motion tailored to their specific ICP. They also dive into the power of warm-introduction mapping and building authentic relationships with operators who can open doors. Irving highlights one of the best parts of the…
The RTA has officially wrapped up expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, and residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief because traffic flow is about to get 30% better now on. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! Smoother drives and way less time stuck in traffic? Yes please The upgraded stretch covers 7 kilometres in both directions, running from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road all the way to Ras Al Khor Road. One of the biggest changes? Four roundabouts have been replaced with smart, signalised intersections, which alone is expected to bring a…
Abu Dhabi is set for a busy start to 2026 as ADNEC Group prepares to host and organise 192 events across its UAE-based venues during the first half of the year, underlining its role in supporting business tourism and economic diversification. Following its most successful year to date in 2025, ADNEC Group said the packed H1 2026 calendar spans exhibitions, conferences, meetings, cultural programmes and major public events, supporting strategic sectors including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, technology, sustainability and energy, defence and security, as well as leisure and entertainment. The programme includes 125 events at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and 67…
While the rest of the world has firmly packed away the baubles, Dubai seems perfectly happy keeping Christmas music on loop. Malls, cafés, and public spaces across the city are still serving full festive energy with their holiday playlists, décor hangovers, and very merry vibes well into January Dubai-based content creator Poppy Owen summed up what many were quietly thinking with a hilariously relatable video, politely (but firmly) asking malls to please turn the Christmas music off because… she’s done with Christmas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Dubai | لوڤن دبي (@lovindubai) On the other…